What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Group of families" from September 6, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Group of families”

This clue appeared as 6-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, September 6, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

CLAN

Letters4

Starts withC

Ends withN

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Group of families” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 6, 2026 as 6-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with C and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Group of families” clue?+

The answer is CLAN (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 6, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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